As soon as Meaning in English
expression
ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈsun/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
AZ SOON AZ
ˈæs/ /sˈuːn/ /ˈæs
AZ SOON AZ
Definition
Used to say that one thing will happen immediately after another thing happens.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both spoken and written English, generally in the middle of a sentence. Followed by a subject and verb ('as soon as I arrive'). Sometimes interchangeable with 'when', but 'as soon as' emphasizes immediacy. Do not use 'will' after 'as soon as' in standard English.
Spanish: tan pronto como - en cuantoPortuguese (BR): assim que - logo quePortuguese (PT): assim que - logo queChinese (Simplified): 一...就...Chinese (Traditional): 一...就...Hindi: जैसे हीArabic: بمجرد أنBengali: যত তাড়াতাড়ি - সঙ্গে সঙ্গেRussian: как толькоJapanese: 〜するとすぐにVietnamese: ngay khi - vừa... thìKorean: ~하자마자Turkish: -ar -er -mez (hemen) - olur olmazUrdu: جیسے ہیIndonesian: segera setelah - begitu
Example Sentences
Call me as soon as you get home.
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We will leave as soon as it stops raining.
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She smiled as soon as she saw her friend.
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Let me know as soon as you hear anything.
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As soon as I walked in, everyone stopped talking.
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I'll email you as soon as I finish the report.
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